Correct Blower Drive Belt

[postman63 0]

:thumbs: I have a 417-A that I just purchased a blower for. The drive belt on the blower has no numbers on it, and I believe it to be the wrong belt. I had to raise the blower up to get enough slack to put it on. the blower works well, except it does not always sit down on the skids. It can only be that the belt is to short to allow it to drop any further. If anyone can give me the belt number and the correct size I can check it to be sure. Im afraid of the pulley bearing going out if I dont releave the pressure on it with this belt.

Thanks

Rog

[Operator 7]

Fellow Wisconsinite!! Did you get a ?

I didn't see you on the intr. site.

Your going to need model numbers for blower and probly tractor.

Randy

[TT-(Moderator) 1,127]

If you managed to get a thrower from the same era as your 417, it should take a (Toro/WH) P/N 9750 drive belt, which is 21/32" wide X 69" long.

If you have a true two-stage snowblower, disregard this information.

(they use a P/N 116332 drive belt)

[postman63 0]

The tractor is an 85-86 Model and the blower is a 99 Model 79360, if that helps.

Rog

[MaineDad 85]

TT is right. That's the one for your tractor

[postman63 0]

Thanks guys, I found the belt on the Toro/ Wheel Horse web site so I can order a new one. Will measure the old one tomorrow and post the results.

Thanks again,

Rog

[iicap 1]

Nice fish and welcome too

[postman63 0]

The fish is a 26" Brook Trout, caught on the Sutton River, Ontario, Canada. We were within 20 miles of Hudson bay. I measured the old belt on the Tractor and it may be the right one, I have ordered a new one just to be on the safe side.

[Docwheelhorse 2,560]

Is it possible that the lift rod/flag is too long or has washers installed to take up slack? Lower the blower all the way and there should be about 1" or so of the rod that slides into the lift bar exposed. If the lift bar is tight against the lift flag triangle you will know what your problem is. I believe there was a similar problem and the other guy was snapping lift flags because of it.

Tony